Ingredients Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Healthy Pasta Recipes by Shape Healthy Spaghetti Recipes High-Protein Spaghetti with Chicken & Broccoli 4.6 (7) 6 Reviews A thick, creamy pasta sauce coats spaghetti in this easy dinner winner. Cottage cheese is the secret ingredient here—it blends nicely into the sauce, adding a boost of protein along with the chicken. If you want to make this dish vegetarian-friendly, replace the chicken with white beans or chickpeas. By Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 16, 2024 Tested by Catherine Jessee Tested by Catherine Jessee Catherine Jessee is a test kitchen assistant at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, EatingWell, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People and Southern Living. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti 3/4 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce 1/2 cup reduced-fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste 1 clove garlic, grated 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast Directions Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Meanwhile, combine marinara, cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, tomato paste, garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper in a blender; blend until mostly smooth, about 30 seconds. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; process until very smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes, adding the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to reach desired consistency. Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in broccoli, tomatoes, pepper, and the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes start to break down and the broccoli is tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until nearly evaporated, about 15 seconds. Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Stir in chicken, the drained spaghetti and the marinara mixture. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired. Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Nutrition Information Serving Size: about 1 3/4 cupsCalories 528, Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 79mg, Carbohydrates 59g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 42g, Fiber 9g, Sodium 745mg, Potassium 1,114mg EatingWell.com, January 2024 Rate It Print